Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

‘Band of Robbers’ a quirky take on the adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn

A movie Mark Twain would be proud of Band of Robbers, a modern-day twist on Mark Twain’s stories of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer, is...
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The newest addition to your playlist: Vulfpeck puts an even funkier twist on classic motown beats

‘Wait for the Moment’ approaches clichéd themes in new ways I like to pretend everybody cares about music as much as I do, so here’s...
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Artsweek: The best of arts and culture in Davis this week

Tuesday, Jan. 26 Pajama Storytime, 6:30 to 7 p.m., Yolo County Library, Davis Branch, 315 E. 14th St. Free For those of us already stressed about winter...
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Campus book project author, Matt Taibbi, to speak at the Mondavi

Matt Taibbi discusses his best-selling book, The Divide: American Injustice In the Age of the Wealth Gap The issue of income and racial inequality is...
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Ai Weiwei exhibit at the Crocker Art Museum

Renowned artist’s ‘Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads: Bronze’ will be on display at Sacramento museum. For those unfamiliar with Ai Weiwei and his provocative art, the...
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The stars look very different today

A retrospective on the life and achievements of David Bowie. It’s a hard thing, to grieve for someone you never knew. Because David Bowie...
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Aggie Style Watch

A comfortable approach to style. For those who enjoy hiking, rock climbing and other outdoor activities, it can be difficult to find the balance...
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‘The Big Short’ review: Making finance interesting again

Nothing short of excellence from star-studded cast The Big Short was one of the most highly anticipated films of the holiday season. Directed by Adam...
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One actor, 11 characters

One-man show La Esquinita comes to UC Davis This Friday and Saturday, UC Davis alumnus Ruben Gonzalez will be performing his original play, La Esquinita,...
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Friday nights with Birdstrike

Improv group, Birdstrike Theatre, delivers laughs and entertainment on Friday nights If you are wondering what test anxiety, “drunk Joe Biden” and penile measurements have...
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The Chainsmokers to perform for UC Davis students in February

UC Davis wins performance through a national competition from Chainsmokers and Tilt. The Chainsmokers, the electronic dance music (EDM) DJ duo responsible for such hits as...
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The Forest review: Interesting concept, disappointing movie

You can’t see the forest for the Yūrei. Having known about The Forest, starring Natalie Dormer, for over a month prior to its Jan. 8...
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Davis alumna Adelle Yeung to give reading at the Avid Reader

UC Davis graduate reads from her debut novel, The Cycle of the Six Moons: The Starriest Summer. On Jan. 24, the Avid Reader will be...
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Aggie Style Watch: Rainy Days

Staying fashionable amidst the gloom. The rain and the gloom that have been plaguing Davis don’t seem conducive to high fashion. It’s tempting — and...
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The Revenant, a triumph of filmmaking

Alejandro González Iñárritu’s violent vision of the American West Academy Award-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu pares the violent history of the American West down to...
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